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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.21, 148.94 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.21, 148.94 and 66.72 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.21 : 148.94 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.21/148.94 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.21x = 148.94 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.21x = 9,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,936.94/99.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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